1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

This beautifully restored1968 Pontiac Firebird Convertible is a Starlite black-on-black convertible that was acquired by the previous owner in 1999. Subsequent work reportedly included repainting the body, retrimming the interior, and replacing the engine and transmission. Power comes from a 1969 400ci V8 paired with a 1969 TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. The paint job was done by Village Auto Body in Greenlawn NY. Neumanns upholstery in Long Island did the interior. The engine and transmission were rebuilt by an engine and transmission rebuilder in New Jersey. After purchasing the vehicle, we completely serviced the vehicle head to toe. Additional equipment includes power steering, electronic ignition, 14 Rally II-style wheels, lap belts, and an aftermarket radio. The body was stripped and refinished in Starlite black during previous ownership. Additional work included replacing the soft top, trim, and badges. Equipment includes faux hood vents, dual mirrors, and chrome bumpers. Reproduction 14 Rally II-style wheels wear polished trim rings and BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires with raised white letters. The cabin was refreshed and features black vinyl upholstery with textured seating surfaces. Equipment includes a retro-style radio, woodgrain trim, front and rear lap belts, and a passenger grab bar. A wood-rimmed aftermarket steering wheel sits ahead of a 160-mph speedometer and a fuel gauge, while aftermarket auxiliary instrumentation is mounted in the center stack. The 1969 400ci V8 and is equipped with an electronic distributor, hardened valve seats, and a 2.5 dual exhaust system. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 1969 TH350 three-speed automatic transmission. Careful considered alterations made the 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 perhaps the best compact muscle car of the year. In the 1968 model, there were subtle changes that included wrap-around front turn signals, the addition of side-marker lights, the elimination of the front vent windows and a number of mechanical changes. The engineers placed new straddle-mounted shock absorbers that improved ride and handling. The interior came with a bigger cushioned instrument panel and sun visors, windshield pillar moldings, crushable armrests, and a flow-through ventilation system with adjustable round air outlets on the lower dash. The designers added a lower door panel carpet, new instrument panel conical lenses and block lettering, and seat belts with push-button buckles for all passengers. The standard features included all-vinyl bucket seats, a wood grain dash, and 2-speed windshield wipers.